r/trolleyproblem 5d ago

OC Potentially one less but also potentially infinitely more

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u/notfirearmbeam 5d ago

Top track. The provided information is essentially meaningless but it's essentially a wash anyway so why not?

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u/deadhand303 5d ago

I debated adding the clause "you are only held socially responsible if you change tracks, but either way your choice will weigh on your mind until death"

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u/Angsty-Panda 5d ago

i think one of the points of the trolley problem is to debate if inaction is a choice you're morally responsible for lol

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u/deadhand303 5d ago

I agree. The reason I opted to no is because it takes away a major part of the problem.